Police blotter - February 25, 2002

Published: Monday, February 25, 2002

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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

East Lubbock

A halfway-house resident suffered three stab wounds early Sunday during an altercation with a roommate.

The 32-year-old victim suffered puncture wounds to his shoulder and back and a cut to his chest. He was in serious condition Sunday night at University Medical Center, a hospital spokesman said.

The victim was uncooperative with police, but other residents recounted the night's events to police when they arrived about 4:30 a.m.

Both the victim and suspect had been drinking before the fight. The two men started arguing, and the assailant attacked the victim with a buck knife. The suspect then ran outside and threw the weapon over a fence.

A witness pointed out the location of the weapon and the sleeping suspect. The 43-year-old man was arrested on an aggravated assault charge.

ASSAULT

2500 block of Second Place

A 34-year-old man suffered a large gash to his head during an argument with his common-law wife.

The man was bleeding heavily from a large cut above his right eye when police arrived at his residence about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. He was treated at UMC and released.

The man told police his wife struck him during a fight. He said he tried to leave, but she threatened to call police and make false complaints about him.

The woman told officers the victim beat her, but she showed no signs of abuse. She was arrested on an assault charge.